Customs - Opening of Excise Sealed Containers by the Customs Authorities
IN the same RAC meeting of the Chennai Central Excise Zone an issue was raised regarding opening of Excise Sealed Containers by the Customs Authorities.
The Chief Commissioner clarified that after introduction of RMS, certain containers are randomly selected by the system for inspection. As the matter pertains to Customs, the same may be taken up with the Customs Authorities. For which the member stated that the issue was taken up with the Customs Authorities in the RAC meeting. In reply, Commissioner, Service Tax informed the member to wait for the minutes of the RAC meeting held at Customs. Further, it was reiterated by the Commissioner, Service Tax that as the issue pertains to Customs, the same can be clarified by the appropriate Customs Authorities (only).